Food & Nutrition

Eating well is essential to achieving good health. A health diet can reduced risks for developing chronic health conditions, such as osteoporosis, arthritis, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. Elderly individuals may have difficulty preparing nutritious meals; these resources may assist in meeting dietary needs. Dietary Guidlines for Older Americans Downloadable.pdf.

For more information and a full of the guidelines visit: www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines. The following website may also provide further assistance in meeting an elderly individuals dietary needs.

The American Dietetic Association: This site has information specifically designed for older adults who are interested in learning more about nutrition.

National Institute of Health, Senior Health: Site contains basic nutrition information for older adults